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The Last Emperor is the recording name of Jamal Gray, Philadelphia-born hip-hop artist. He is renowned for his quick wit and lyrical skill.  He attended and graduated Overbrook High School (Philadelphia) then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science/International Relations from Lincoln University.

After moving to New York he began performing at open mic nights. It was at the Lyricist Lounge that he became known mainly for his eminent stage presence and hypnotizing live shows. The Last Emperor quickly gained a verse on KRS-One's 'CIA (Criminals In Action) with Zack De La Rocha). Two years after graduating from Lincoln he obtained a major recording contract from Aftermath Entertainment. Jamal amazingly became a protégé of Dr. Dre. In 2003 official word came out that The Last Emperor had signed to Rawkus Records, but unfortunately, due to distribution problems, the record was kept off the rack. Last Emperor has his own label Red Planet Music Corp. which is distributed by Raptivism. Last Emperor's brother Que is his partner on the label.

Watch the 'Emp drop it, that ill-type of logic
Lyrics larger than life- way beyond microscopic
You could smoke ten dimes, recite your best ten rhymes
And still couldn't manage to damage or even bend mine

So stop the upward motion I'm float'n on an incline
One thousand watts of hip hop in my molecules and enzymes

But yet, I'm like the coolest ruler you've ever met
With one hand in my pocket like Alanis Morissette
Pull'n out rhymes that will amaze you
Every line I write is a technological breakthrough

I'm a wordsmith, lyrical metallurgist
Never nervous and I'm always down to serve kids